HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations Due To Fire Hazard

Product Recalls - September 12, 2024

HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations Recalled Because They Can Pose A Fire Hazard; One Death Reported So Far

HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations Due To Fire Hazard

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (September 11, 2024) – HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations were recalled after it was determined that they can pose a fire and burn hazard.

The recall was issued on August 29, 2024. Around 5,740 units were sold. The issue with HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations is that the internal lithium-ion batteries can overheat and pose a fire hazard.

ZAGG, ACG, and retailer QVC sold the power stations prior to the recall. There was sadly one incident where a 79-year-old man died in a house fire involving the device.

Liability For Fires Caused By Power Stations

Resident fires remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death in the United States. Many of these fires are caused by devices with lithium-ion batteries. According to CBS News, “Fires caused by rechargeable batteries, including lithium-ion batteries, have been increasing steadily in large cities like New York and San Francisco. Since at least 2019, fire departments in the two cities say they’ve responded to at least 669 incidents combined.” There are a number of reasons that a lithium-ion battery may catch fire.

  • Thermal Runway: When a lithium-ion cell’s temperature increases beyond a certain point, this can lead to a self-sustained chain reaction that may result in a fire.
  • Short Circuit: When a battery’s positive and negative terminals come into direct contact, this can lead to a rapid discharge of energy.
  • Physical Damage: Damage to a battery, such as punctures, can lead to short circuits and thermal runway.
  • Manufacturing Defects: Any flaw during the manufacturing process of lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating and fires. Defects can include impurities in the cell material.

All companies that make consumer products have a legal obligation to create products that are reasonably safe. They must ensure that their devices are compliant with all safety guidelines set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. If a product has design or manufacturing defects, this could form the basis of a product liability claim. For example, the chemical composition of a set of lithium-ion batteries may have been subpar. It is important that certain steps are taken after any injury involving a consumer product.

  • Medical records related to the incident should be preserved.
  • It should be determined if the product was part of a recall.
  • An experienced product liability attorney should be contacted.

Fires involving lithium-ion batteries are nearly always preventable. They tend to occur when companies fail to adhere to safety standards. This could include instances where they use cheaper materials in order to save money. In many instances, these cost-cutting strategies can backfire and make a product more dangerous. Any person injured by a power bank or power station may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.

Getting Legal Help After Injuries Caused By HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the family of the elderly man who died in this fire involving the HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations. It is our sincere hope that measures are taken to prevent other tragedies like this. Safety should always be the number one priority for any company selling products to the public.

Have you or someone that you care about been harmed by a fire caused by HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations? You may have legal recourse. Our team of product liability attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping accident victims get the support and justice that they are owed under the law. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.